The Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch is now open in Irvine
Who's ready for a Pumpkin Party? Find this and lots of other adorable photo ops at the Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch, located at 5380 3/4 University Dr., in Irvine! The…
The 2023 Hana Field Pumpkin Patch and Flower Field opens on Sep. 16 in Costa Mesa
The 2023 Hana Field Pumpkin Patch and Flower Field opens on September 16 at 427 Anton Boulevard, in Costa Mesa. The Hana Field features eight acres of U-Pick Pumpkins, and…
Endangered frog species raised at the Santa Ana Zoo released into the wild
Approximately 170 critically endangered southern mountain yellow-legged frogs were released into their wild habitat in the Southern California mountains on Aug. 29 and 30. Most of the tadpoles were hatched…
Dive into an unforgettable adventure at the new Discovery Cube Sea Lab and Ocean Encounter
SANTA ANA, Calif., PRNewswire -- Dive into an unforgettable summer adventure at our brand-new Discovery Cube Sea Lab & Ocean Encounter now at the Discovery Cube Orange County! Experience the…
Someone severed the bills of two ducks at Mile Square Park
Since July 31st, two Mallards have been brought into the Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center with the same dramatic and heart wrenching injury. Both ducks had their bills severed. They…
The Irvine Police were able to safely tranquilize and capture a mountain lion in an office building
https://youtu.be/JoqI3udG7kw The Irvine Police had to deal with an unusual situation on Tuesday when they got calls about a mountain lion at a local shopping center. The mountain lion was…
The Santa Ana Zoo breaks ground on a new Giant River Otter and Primate Habitat
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A new exhibit that will showcase giant river otters swimming through a waterfall while monkeys play above is coming to the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park.…
Two mountain lion kittens welcomed at the OC Zoo
ORANGE, Calif.— OC Zoo veterinarians and staff are caring for two mountain lion kittens found outside a Thousand Oaks office complex. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) brought the two…
Hiking and riding events on OCTA Preserves return beginning this Saturday
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority will resume hosting a series of hikes and equestrian rides on some of the county’s most pristine landscapes beginning on Saturday, Sept. 18,…
The Santa Ana Zoo celebrates a Ring-Tailed Lemur’s milestone 35th birthday
Santa Ana, Calif. – The Friends of Santa Ana Zoo (FOSAZ), a non-profit organization, invites Zoo guests to join us in celebrating “Isaac” the ring-tailed lemur’s 35th birthday on Saturday,…
Celebrate Arbor Day by posting a pic of your favorite tree in Santa Ana
To celebrate National Arbor Day this Friday, April 30th, take a walk around our beautiful city and post a picture of your favorite tree. During the week of Arbor Day,…
Santa Ana named a Tree City USA
The Arbor Day Foundation has named Santa Ana a 2020 Tree City USA in recognition of the City’s commitment to effectively incorporating urban forest management in the community. This is…
Learn about snakes at the Santa Ana Zoo’s next virtual nature lab
Join the Santa Ana Zoo for at-home nature activities! Santa Ana youth in preschool through middle school are invited to sign-up for your kit and join zoo staff for a…
Nearly 300 acres restored to natural habitat by the OCTA, Irvine Ranch Conservancy and OC Parks
A decade in the making, the Bee Flat Canyon Restoration Project sees major improvements, replacing weeds with native vegetation in Orange County foothills ORANGE –The Orange County Transportation Authority, working…
The Santa Ana Zoo’s trees have been recognized as an accredited arboretum
SANTA ANA, CA – The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park’s collection of over 500 trees has been recognized as an accredited arboretum.The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program awarded the Zoo…